Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian guide!

The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts.

From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries.

During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts.

The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective!

Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

For the Group tour: Make sure to check out the meeting point in advance. In front of Hotel Antiche Figure. Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station Area. If something is not clear let us know immediately during the booking procedure.

What To Expect

Ponte degli Scalzi

Admire the city from the bridge.

Admission Not Applicable

Learn the funny story of this "campo"

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Local guide

2 hours walking tour

Local taxes

Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info)

1 City Map per person

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

Private Tour + Murano Glass

Hidden Venice + Murano Glass : The private experience includes the Hidden Venice walking tour + the exclusive Murano Glass factory visit. Duration: 3 hours: 2 hours Hidden Venice walking tour + 1 hour Murano Glass Factory visit (possible to extend your time at the Glass factory) Water Taxi: Transportation from Venice to Murano and return by Water Taxi

English - Group Tour

Language: English

Private Tour

Private Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide!

Reviews

4.86

2,138 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1957

112

Hidden Gem Of A Tour
otwells2,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very detailed and interesting. Great information on the history of Venice and areas you would not see on a classic tour. Giovanni was MAGNIFICO!
Nice but pace was not to our taste (too slow)
Clare D,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant but so so slow in moving. I understand the need to adapt to all in the group but there was no happy medium here. We crawled along, overtaken by all other groups. When a question was asked, we all had to come to a complete standstill. It was genuinely annoying, esp in the rain and later full on sun.
Sebastiano is a very...
susan r,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Sebastiano is a very personable young man The intro should have been away from all the noise of the canal as it was distracting Our tour started late waiting for 2 no shows and ended early The tour was informative We were supposed to end at the Rialto market but stopped 15 mins away from the market
Beautiful Walking Tour
Neel M,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Michiela, our guide, was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and gave us the history behind the northern part of Venice while we toured it, which is much more residential than the touristy southern part! We enjoyed seeing the spectacular views of the lagoon as well!
Great tour with a slower, informative pace!
Holly W,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
5 stars! Our tour guide was a local, born and raised, Venetian. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining! We learned a lot of Venice history and modern culture. Would definitely recommend!
Wonderful tour away from the crowds.
ezra4691,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mikala was a great tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful personality, very kind and gracious.
Real hidden places!
Norma B,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was good and showed places you do not get to see in big tours. Personal attention and the kindness of our guide was a plus. I wish he spoke slower because his strong italian accent was a little distracting. I recommend this tour!!
Wonderful tour with sebastiano
Ashley P,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had our tour with sebastiano and he was wonderful. Incredibly informative and showed us the quieter areas of Venice. The only thing we wish is we had him for longer, 2 hours goes so fast!
Just okay, not great.
David S,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The guide was great, but I was hoping for more content from the tour. More places, more history. The guide was well spoken and very courteous.
Back streets of Venice
Derrick D,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great tour taking us off the beaten path and into quieter areas of the city. Amazing finding areas the locals frequent away from all the noise.